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About Cornell
City in Wisconsin, United StatesCornell is a city in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,453 at the 2020 census, down from 1,467 at the 2010 census. It is located on the Chippewa River, upstream from Lake Wissota and Chippewa Falls, where Highway 64 crosses the river and Highway 27.
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Housing in Cornell
The typical Cornell home is worth about $236,000, up 4.2% in a year, 30% below the Wisconsin typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Cornell
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Cornell's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Schools in Cornell
In the guide →School Grade A
The public schools Cornell’s kids attend outperform 89% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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